Why diversity and inclusion are essential to social innovation

Why It Matters

A majority of Canadians believe that diversity and inclusion are key factors in what makes Canadaโ€™s culture uniquely innovative. In partnership with the Rideau Hall Foundation, we look at how three social impact leaders are building Canadaโ€™s culture of innovation through inclusion.

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we need bold, innovative solutions to build back better, and that will take collaboration at every level: individuals, communities and governments.ย 

The Rideau Hall Foundationโ€™s 2020 Canadaโ€™s Culture of Innovation Report asked Canadians what makes for a particularly strong culture of innovation. Respondents ranked diversity and inclusion as the most important factor โ€”ย and that Canada is particularly strong on this front.ย  Countless studies confirm this belief, showing that diverse teams are better at problem-solving, have more accurate group-thinking, earn more money โ€” and are more innovative.ย 

However, for full effect,

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